Manufacturing technology underpins the defense industrial base. At The MFG Meeting 2026, leaders highlighted digital tools, supply chain visibility, and broader industry engagement.
AM is flourishing as a point solution, taking over select applications where it transforms both parts and processes. These applications are scattered across the industry, and some companies are succeeding by emphasizing AM’s value in these targeted wins.
This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.
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Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.
Mexico deepens its industrial ecosystem across automotive, metals, semiconductors, and clean energy. Brazil pursues billion-dollar greenfield projects in automotive, biofuels, and consumer goods. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
AMT has elected its 2026-2027 board of directors to guide the organization and industry through a period of accelerating demand for advanced manufacturing capabilities. Newly elected are Steve Carlson, Milton Guerry, and Jim King.
After the Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, the Trump administration implemented a new tariff that can remain in effect for up to 150 days. While this is temporary, a new, more durable framework is taking shape.
With strong domestic demand, ongoing infrastructure spending, and the shift of global supply chains toward India, the country’s manufacturing environment presents a compelling market for AMT members. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady today at a target range of 3.5%-3.75% in a move that was widely anticipated by financial markets. The quarterly summary of economic projections showed that both growth and inflation was higher than expected.